Events Specialist

Summary

Join Shopmonkey as an Events Specialist in Orange County, California! In this fast-paced role, you'll execute and support Shopmonkey's field event program, including trade shows and internal events. You will coordinate logistics, collaborate with marketing, and manage event budgets. This position requires 3+ years of corporate event planning experience and strong project management skills. Shopmonkey offers a fully remote work environment with various benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and a generous parental leave policy. The salary range is $80,000-$89,000, but this is an estimate and may vary based on experience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing company and make a real impact in the auto industry.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in full cycle corporate event planning (trade shows, internal, incentive, conference)
• Experience in event marketing, budget creation and management, vendor proposal reviews, post-event invoice reconciliation, and financial closeout of events
• Self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management abilities. Experienced with project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, and Wrike
• Proactive approach to handling issues or troubleshooting any challenges on event day
• Excellent eye for detail, organized, thorough, and a creative thinker and problem solver
• Exceptional project management experience and strong communication skills
• Ability to work across various levels of the organization while building trust and fostering collaboration
• Proficient in G-Suite
• Hotel room block management
• Hotel and vendor contracts
• Show budget management
• Trade show logistics
• Project software management
• Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
• Cvent Registration and Supplier Network
• Organize and coordinate BEO's and AV orders

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the logistical requirements for Shopmonkey booths at national and regional trade shows
• Support the logistical execution of internal events for Shopmonkey employees, including sales kickoffs and company summits
• Collaborate with marketing to promote the show through marketing channels such as social media, email, and ad campaigns
• Arrange travel and accommodation logistics, administration, and bookings
• Ensure that all exhibitor manual standards and regulations are adhered to for each event
• Multi-task and lead several events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

The desire to consistently enhance and innovate events, bringing new ideas to the table

Benefits

• Fully Remote Work!
• Up to $750 reimbursements to set up your home office
• $20 phone/internet monthly reimbursements
• Virtual activities and in-person meet-ups
• Laptop and super rad swag provided
• Unique opportunity: This is the best form of hybrid! All teams get to travel and meet up for collaboration at least once/year. Shopmonkey also hosts an annual company-wide get together!
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available the 1st of the month following hire date
• Short term and long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Reimbursement for a personal health and wellness membership
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) available upon hire
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible time off - take the time off you need!
• Matching donations for approved charitable organizations
• Group volunteer efforts